# REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY(UPS) SYSTEM FOR THE PARKING SYSTEM AT GEORGE AIRPORT

> This tender closed on 2026-07-30.

- **Reference:** 10395
- **Issuer:** [Airports Company of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/airports-company-of-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-08
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-30 16:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-16 11:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The Airports Company South Africa invites bids to upgrade the UPS system for the George Airport parking system.** The works include installing a standby 25 kVA UPS with LiFePo4 batteries (8x 64V50Ah), a network management card, and synchronization with the existing primary UPS and substation, plus related electrical works to improve redundancy (George RFQ 10394 NEC.pdf). The project duration is 18 months (or until contract value is exhausted). Tender closes 30 July 2026 at 14:00; briefing 16 July 2026 (09:00, MS Teams) with a site inspection at 10:00 (George Airport). Tender validity is 82 days. (CIDB bid doc -RFQ George 10394.pdf)

#### Requirements
- CIDB contractor grading of 1EB or higher. (CIDB bid doc -RFQ George 10394.pdf)
- Demonstrated UPS installation experience; minimum of three UPS projects showing design, construction, and installation; reference contacts required. (CIDB bid doc -RFQ George 10394.pdf)
- Key personnel with UPS/inverter/battery installation experience; qualifications for Project Manager and Electrician (SAQA/LIC) as specified in the evaluation criteria. (CIDB bid doc -RFQ George 10394.pdf)
- Insurance: aviation liability ≥ R300k; contract works ≥ R250k; public liability ≥ R525k; professional indemnity ≥ R5m (where applicable). (Appendix 2; NEC contract data)
- Tax and B-BBEE compliance: Tax Clearance or TCS PIN; CSD registration if no TCS; B-BBEE proof required. (T2/T1 data)
- Compliance with PPPFA, preferred B-BBEE and specific goals; proof required to earn points. (CIDB RFQ)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 30 July 2026, 14:00. (T1.1)
- Submission method: email bids to acsarfq@airports.co.za; no physical submissions; max 35MB per email; label emails sequentially if split. Include original + copy + electronic USB as required. (T1.1)
- Documents to submit: official bid documents and returnable schedules (Part T1, Part C1–C4, Part C2 pricing); pricing schedule (C2.2) and required certifications (CIDB, tax, B-BBEE). (T1.1, T2)
- Pre-qualifications: CIDB 1EB or higher; proof of trade/engineering qualifications; tax and supplier registrations as above. (T1.1, C2)
- Briefing/site info: Non-compulsory Clarification on 16 Jul 2026 09:00 (MS Teams); Site inspection 16 Jul 2026 10:00 at George Airport. (CIDB RFQ)
- Documents access: tender documents available for download at etenders.gov.za. (T1.1)

Notes: The contract follows NEC3 ECSC3 Short Contract with additional Z clauses; deviations are only via Schedule of Deviations. Insurance, IP, and dispute provisions are detailed in the attached contract data. (George RFQ 10394 NEC.pdf)

## Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY(UPS) SYSTEM FOR THE PARKING SYSTEM AT GEORGE AIRPORT

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY(UPS) SYSTEM FOR THE PARKING SYSTEM AT GEORGE AIRPORT

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: MS TEAMS and Physical for site inspection at George Airport

## Documents

- George RFQ 10394 NEC.pdf..pdf
- CIDB bid doc -RFQ George 10394.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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